Forensic Technical Manager
Forensics Services Department
Merseyside Police Headquarters Liverpool
£36,996 - £43,098 plus £7,011 Market Supplement ( Salary dependent on experience)
Join Us Today at Merseyside Police as Our New Forensic Technical Manager!
Make a meaningful transition to a role where your skills and expertise can not only advance your career but also profoundly and directly impact public safety and justice. As a Technical Manager you will lead, innovate, and grow in a supportive and dynamic environment
Empower Justice Through Science: Lead and Innovate in Forensic Toxicology with Merseyside Police.
NORTHWEST REGIONAL TOXICOLOGY FACILITY:
The Northwest Regional Toxicology Facility based at Merseyside Police Headquarters, is the culmination of a project starting in 2020 providing a forensic toxicology service specifically for drug driving (the primary toxicology request within the Criminal Justice System) focused on Section 5A of the 1988 Road Traffic Act. The facility is focused on the analysis of whole blood samples from suspects, testing for the seventeen panel drugs at a specified limit. It is the first of its kind for policing in England & Wales and supplements the pre-existing forensic marketplace involving Forensic Service Providers, whilst also reducing risks associated with the private sector supply.
Meaningful Impact on Public Safety
Community Contribution:
Shift your focus from profit-driven work to contributing directly to public safety and justice in Merseyside and the Northwest region.
High Responsibility:
Play a pivotal role in supporting crime investigations, ensuring that forensic evidence is accurate and reliable, which directly impacts legal outcomes and community trust.
Leadership and Innovation
Lead a Dedicated Team:
Take on a leadership role, guiding a team of skilled analysts and assistants, fostering an environment of innovation and excellence.
Cutting-Edge Technology:
Work with advanced technologies to explore future validation and verification activities for continuous improvement.
Professional Development and Growth
Career Progression:
Opportunities for continued professional development through specialized training, certifications, and involvement in high-profile projects.
Leadership Role:
Lead and mentor a team of forensic toxicology analysts and assistants, gaining valuable management experience and influencing the development of forensic services.
Advanced Forensic Science
State-of-the-Art Techniques:
Work with cutting-edge technologies like Liquid Chromatography - Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS-MS) and Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS-MS), enhancing your technical expertise.
Continuous Improvement:
Be part of a forward-thinking team that is always striving to innovate and improve forensic methodologies, keeping you at the forefront of scientific advancements.
Collaborative Environment
Interdisciplinary Collaboration:
Work closely with various forensic units, police officers, and external law enforcement agencies, fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture.
Networking Opportunities:
Engage with regional and national forensic expert networks, participating in collaborative initiatives and knowledge-sharing sessions that expand your professional network.
Comprehensive Support System
Strong Leadership:
Report directly to the Forensic Toxicology Manager and work alongside the Quality Standards Team, ensuring robust support in all aspects of your role.
Resource Access: Benefit from Merseyside Police's state-of-the-art laboratory facilities and comprehensive support systems for procurement, ICT, and facilities management.
Work-Life Balance
Flexible Schedule:
Enjoy a flexi-time work pattern (07:00 - 19:00), allowing for a balanced approach to professional and personal life, which can be a refreshing change from the demanding schedules in the private sector.
Dynamic Work Environment:
Experience variety in your workday with meetings and training sessions both within and outside the main location, ensuring a dynamic and engaging work experience.
Commitment to Excellence and Integrity
High Standards of Quality:
Lead efforts in maintaining accreditation, method performance reviews, conducting peer reviews, and participating in audits to ensure the highest standards of forensic analysis, reinforcing the integrity and reliability of forensic evidence.
Ethical Responsibility:
Uphold the highest ethical standards, with your work contributing to fair and just legal outcomes, a sense of purpose often missing in private sector roles.
Health and Safety:
Take responsibility for health and safety in your area, ensuring a secure and compliant work environment in line with Merseyside Police's rigorous standards and legislative requirements.
Knowledge & Experience - required
A degree in a scientific subject or equivalent or substantial relevant experience in a scientific laboratory environment is essential.
A sound knowledge and experience of LC-MS-MS and/or GC-MS-MS is essential. Knowledge of Forensic Toxicology is desirable.
Experience of working in an ISO 17025 or ISO 17020 quality management environment is required to understand the impact should accreditation not be achieved and maintained.
Benefits:
Our HQ is located just outside the city centre, just a 10-minute walk from Lime Street Station.
The location is well serviced by public transport.
Free, secure, patrolled, onsite parking.
Covered motorcycle and bicycle storage.
Fully stocked gym on site at our HQ
Dry changing and shower facilities, with lockers.
On site bistro and barista coffee shop.
Flexible working
Hybrid and office working.
Annual Leave - 25 days, plus 8 days bank holiday, rising to 30 days plus 8 days bank holiday.
Staff support networks.
Extensive wellbeing programme and OHU support.
Ongoing training and continuous professional development.
Local government pension
Apply now to be a part of Merseyside Police's dedicated team and make a real difference in the